Foo Fighters
Awards & Honours
70
Awards Won
4
Honours
4
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
The Foo Fighters hold a unique place in rock history with 15 Grammy wins, a tally that places them among the most decorated acts in the genre's modern era. Their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their very first year of eligibility in 2021 underscored the industry's recognition of their longevity and influence. Beyond awards, the band has broken records for having their first nine studio albums reach the top 10 on the Billboard 200, a feat unmatched by many peers. The Wasting Light album stands out as the first to be recorded entirely on analog tape in the digital age, preserving a specific sonic quality that critics and fans alike celebrate.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted in their first year of eligibility, recognizing their profound impact on rock music.
Guinness World Record
Recognized for longest-running rock band with no lineup changes in the 2000s (Grohl-Mendel-Smear-Shiflett era).
Kennedy Center Honors
Dave Grohl honored individually for contributions to American culture.
TIME 100
Dave Grohl named to the list of most influential people in the world.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Rock Band of the 21st Century
100 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
100 Greatest Songs of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
2021-04-01
Foo Fighters: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Rolling Stone
2011-05-01
Wasting Light: Recording in the Garage
Vanity Fair
2022-05-01
Remembering Taylor Hawkins
GQ
2018-09-01
Dave Grohl: The Memoir
NME
2017-09-01
Concrete and Gold Release
Records & Feats
First Nine Studio Albums Top 10
First band to have their first nine studio albums reach the top 10 on the Billboard 200.
Most Grammys for a Rock Band
Holds the record for most Grammy Awards won by a rock band, with 15 wins.
Analog Tape Recording
Wasting Light was the first album recorded entirely on analog tape in the digital age.